last chance list – only available while supplies last – do not miss out!

last chance list – only available while supplies last – do not miss out!

by | Dec 11, 2024 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, retiring products, stamps ink paper

Our LAST CHANCE LIST has been out since December 3rd and things are starting to sell out already. This blog post is a gentle reminder to look at the website to make sure that nothing on your website is retiring! Now is a great time so scoop up some great deals!

Below are some cards some old some new made with some of the sets and dies still available and some are deeply discounted!
The first card is one we did this week for my library card classes, and it featured one of my personal favorites that is retiring – Magnolia Mood!

MAGNOLIA MOOD CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH) Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $13.50 ORIGINAL PRICE $27.00
MAGNOLIA MOOD DIES. Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $20.40 ORIGINAL PRICE $34.00
Together they are $33.90 which is much cheaper than the bundled price of $54.75
There are so many great deals but they will not last!!
Check them out by shopping with me at
https://nataliestamps.stampinup.net and select the specials tab then the Last Chance Products tab
or
https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=37263 and select the specials tab then the Last Chance Products tab
my current hostess code is SGESWP7P

Here is another sample using the Magnolia Mood gorgeous dies!
This was the swap card I took with me to our convention OnStage – carefully coloring in the beautiful magnolia petals for this lovely watercolored card.
Another one of my past fun folds using this gorgeous Magnolia Mood – this is one I will definitely miss!
The Sweetest Star Bundle is another sweet set that is on the Last Chance list

SWEETEST STAR PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH) Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $18.00 ORIGINAL PRICE $20.00

This is an ornament I made with this set.

Here is a few cards made with the Sweetest Star Punch Bundle.
Happy Little Things also on the Last Chance List is a super sentiment set with open text which I love because you can color them in!

HAPPY LITTLE THINGS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH) Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $22.50 ORIGINAL PRICE $25.00
Here are a couple of samples with this set!

The Last Chance List has the popular Reindeer Days retiring as well.

REINDEER FUN PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH). Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $18.00 ORIGINAL PRICE $20.00

REINDEER FUN DIES
Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $36.00 ORIGINAL PRICE $40.00

REINDEER DAYS 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $10.00 ORIGINAL PRICE $12.50

REINDEER DAYS MEMORIES & MORE CARD PACK. Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $10.35 ORIGINAL PRICE $11.50

Regal Winter Suite is also retiring and here is one of the swap cards I received with this lovely suite of products and beautiful DSP!

REGAL FLORA CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
Last Chance List
ORIGINAL PRICE $24.00

REGAL FLORA DIES. Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $22.40 ORIGINAL PRICE $28.00

REGAL WINTER 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $11.25 ORIGINAL PRICE $12.50

Here are some cards made with the DSP from my stash!
My favorite die set in the retiring Mini Catalog is the Decorative Trees and this Bundle and dies are on the Last Chance List as well.

DECORATIVE TREES PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
ORIGINAL PRICE $20.00

DECORATIVE TREES DIES
Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $34.20 ORIGINAL PRICE $38.00
**The die set is currently unavailable but that is good news unavailable means that it will be back before the sale ends! If it said discontinued or is removed from the offerings then it is gone for good!**

The Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set is a great set with lots of fun sentiments that fit inside the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch – this set is on the Last Chance List and is DEEPLY Discounted at $8!

One last set to highlight but there are many more to check out on this Last Chance List – so hurry over before the good stuff is SOLD OUT!
Current Hostess code is SGESWP7P

The Seasons of Elegance Suite is on the Last Chance List and this one is my favorite Suite in the outgoing mini catalog!

PEACEFUL SEASON PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH). Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $21.60 ORIGINAL PRICE $24.00

PEACEFUL EVERGREENS CLING STAMP SET
Last Chance List
ORIGINAL PRICE $26.00

PEACEFUL EVERGREENS DIES
Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $36.00 ORIGINAL PRICE $40.00

Here are some cards I made with these products.

There are so many beautiful sets and dies on sale – do not miss out on the deals – while supplies last!

Now go and shop and don’t forget to use the hostess code for an extra surprise in the mail from me! Current Hostess code is SGESWP7P
Go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Decorative Trees Bundle (English)
[164085]
$52.00
Decorative Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164275]
$20.00
Happy Little Things Bundle (English)
[163710]
$33.25
Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163706]
$25.00
Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (English)
[162889]
$37.75
Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162882]
$20.00
Magnolia Mood Bundle (English)
[163507]
$54.75
Magnolia Mood Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163502]
$27.00
Peaceful Evergreens Bundle
[164025]
$59.25
Peaceful Evergreens Cling Stamp Set
[164153]
$26.00
Peaceful Season Bundle (English)
[164021]
$52.00
Peaceful Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164145]
$24.00
Regal Winter Suite Collection (English)
[164040]
$87.75
Regal Flora Bundle (English)
[164034]
$46.75
Regal Flora Cling Stamp Set (English)
[164157]
$24.00
Season Of Elegance Suite Collection (English)
[164030]
$154.75
Sweetest Star Bundle (English)
[164098]
$38.50
Sweetest Star Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164292]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Regal Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164156]
$12.50
Season Of Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
[164144]
$16.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Decorative Trees Dies
[164084]
$38.00
Happy Little Things Dies
[163709]
$12.00
Magnolia Mood Dies
[163506]
$34.00
Peaceful Evergreens Dies
[164024]
$40.00
Peaceful Season Dies (English)
[164020]
$34.00
Regal Flora Dies
[164033]
$28.00
Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
[162888]
$23.00
Sweetest Star Punch
[164097]
$23.00
new online exclusives – encircled in nature product review

new online exclusives – encircled in nature product review

by | Mar 6, 2024 | card samples, embossing folders, fun fold, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

Yesterday, Stampin’ Up! released some amazing new stamp sets, dies, bundles and suites in their Online Exclusives promotion. This program was developed to bring you new stamps more frequently than the publication of catalogs will allow! So we have new stuff coming out more frequently – more choices!!
This is one of the stamp bundles that I will be showing you over the next few weeks and it is lovely. A stamp set called Encircled in Nature with a twig wreath and coordinating stamps and dies to make fantastic wreaths and tree scenes and even things outside of the wreath image, flowers and sprigs of leaves and stars and a moon for so many possibilities!

I have tutorial directions for an in depth Z fold card with a watercolor wash background technique and other samples to show the diversity of this year round set!

Measurements for the Tutorial card:
Base: Coastal Cabana CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/2 and 2 1/8″
Basic White Layers: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap of Pretty Peacock for the die
I started with a E size acrylic block and laid the Coastal Cabana ink pad on the surface of the block to transfer the ink.

I sprayed the surface of the Basic White cardstock layer and the acrylic block with water.
I laid the acrylic block on the center of the Basic White layer and let the ink soak in for a minute.
Pull off the acrylic block and either let the paper dry naturally or if you are in a hurry grab your Heat Tool and dry it heating both the underside of the paper and the surface to help with the paper curling that occurs when the paper is wet.
I stamped the twig wreath stamp image onto the upper center of the watercolor space.
I rotated the image and re-stamped for a thicker twig wreath image.
I stamped the curved tree image in Pretty Peacock and then without re-inking the stamp I stamped the image again to provide a fuller image with more depth.
I stamped the sentiment in the middle of the wreath in Pecan Pie ink like the wreath.
I stamped the stars and moon image in the upper right hand corner in Pretty Peacock ink.
I die cut the solitary tree out of Pretty Peacock scrap and adhered it to the bottom left hand edge of the watercolor square.
I ran that whole layer through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder.
I scored the base card and used a bone folder to crease the score lines.
I added color to the Iridescent Pearls with the Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends marker and allowed them to dry.
I added SEAL Adhesive to the front panel.
I added the embossed layer to the front panel and added the Pretty Peacock-colored Iridescent pearls to the card front.
I stamped the single tree in Pretty Peacock ink on the second Basic White layer and adhered it to the inside of the card.
This is the finished Z fold card!
The stamp set comes with 11 stamps 7 image stamps and four sentiments in print and cursive fonts.
The die set comes with 10 dies. two to cut out the inside and outside of the twig branch wreath so you can cut the inside only, outside only or both! Two tree stand alone dies and one tree that cuts out the single tree stamp, one die for the flower stamp, one die for a stand only berry wreath and one die that cuts two pine boughs at once.
Note: I purchase on Amazon full sheets of magnet paper and cut them to size and stick them to the paper that the dies come on – I find it easier to remove them from the magnet sheets instead of the tape that holds them in place on the original paper packaging .
My next card sample uses just a part of the single tree stamp. I stamped in a variety of colors to create a rainbow effect on 1 1/4″ squares matted in black and mounted onto a Real Red card base.
I popped up the sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and added Black and White Gingham ribbon in a loop under the sentiment.
I added a few sparkle gems to complete the card.
My next card sample used just the flower image and flower die from the bundle in Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green and Gorgeous Grape markers and Highland Heather CS for the dies. I embossed a center panel from the Basics 3D embossing folder pack and added the dies and flowers to the bottom of the card. I added a sentiment, ribbon and Purple Sparkle gems to the card as well.
The wreath is one of the main items in this set and the next two samples use the two different wreaths. This first wreath sample I die cut the stand alone (Meaning the die does not have a stamp that coordinates with it) on Basic White cardstock and colored the branches in Old Olive marker and the berries in Light and Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends! Then I die cut the pine boughs in Mossy Meadow CS and added them under the colored wreath for depth and texture. I added a linen twine bow and Iridescent pearls and popped up a sentiment matted in coordinating Cherry Cobbler Cardstock. I adhered the wreath to a Basic White cardstock background embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder and mounted that onto a Mossy Meadow cardstock base.
I recently finished a swap card for this month’s swap and used the leaf die on the Oxidized Copper DSP and with two passes made four sprigs of gorgeous leaves I glued them into a wreath on another embossed Exposed Brick 3D layer and mounted that onto a Pretty Peacock cardstock base. I stamped the sentiment on the basic White layer before embossing and added Adhesive Backed Seuins Trio in Pretty Peacock coordinating colors to finish the swap card!
My last Sample card uses only the stand alone tree dies in Gorgeous Grape cardstock. I made a cloud background with a mask made from the Basics Borders die set, with Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape blending brushes. I mounted the Basic White layer onto Gorgeous Grape card base with a sentiment and Iridescent Pearls around the wording to finish this elegant and simple card!
Here are six ideas for this new Online Exclusive bundle and that is just the start of the possibilities for this set. Check out the rest of the Online exclusive offerings that just dropped yesterday from a new latte suite to a magnificent Magnolia bundle!

Now go create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Encircled In Nature Bundle (English)
[163629]
$54.00
Encircled In Nature Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163623]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Basic Black 8-1/2
[121045]
$10.00
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2
[119685]
$10.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2
[146987]
$10.00
Highland Heather 8-1/2
[146986]
$10.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2
[133676]
$10.00
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2
[150880]
$10.00
Real Red 8-1/2
[102482]
$10.00
Oxidized Copper 12
[162190]
$8.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Encircled In Nature Dies
[163628]
$36.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
[158987]
$7.50
amazing thanks peek through card

amazing thanks peek through card

by | Jan 16, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper, techniques

There are so many fun ways to use dies in card making and this is certainly a fun way to use the negative space (that area or space that is left behind after creating the die image) The Amazing Thanks die set is one of those fun word die sets that contains the die cuts of the words themselves but also the matching dies to create the matte image around the word! In this card I used the matte image die to create the “space” in the card front! Come along and check it out!

Measurements: (This will make 2 cards)
Orchid Oasis CS (1) 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet
Sore across at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side
then turn so the 11″ side is up and cut at
5 1/2″ across the score line creating (2)
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ cards scored at 4 1/4″
DSP Dainty Flowers Sale-a-bration DSP
4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS (1) 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece (maybe 2
is the die cut is larger)

Take the Basic White sheet of CS and burnish color into the paper using Blending Brushes. I used Pear Pizzazz and Orchid Oasis.
When the colors are in the pattern, depth and darkness and ratio you desire, spray with water out of a small spray bottle (you can use the Stampin’ Spritzers if desired – I had an old bottle full of water so I used that)
Allow to dry.
The color will lift and lighten in the spots where the water sits creating a beautiful pattern!
Once dry die cut 2 thanks and one large branch from the Gingko Branch bundle.
Run the Orchid Oasis cardstock front through the Painted Texture 3D embossing folder.
Cut the Thanks matte die at a diagonal through the card front of the Orchid Oasis that you just ran through the embossing folder.
Add a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White CS to the back of the card front.
Using the fine tip glue pen adhere the thanks die cut in the middle of the die cut matte opening.
I die cut from the same splattered colored paper the larger die from the Gingko Branch die set.
Adhere to the cardfront below the thanks!
Add rhinestones to the card – and done with #1
Since you have the die from the matte cut from the first card it is easy and productive to continue with the next card and use that extra piece. With the second die cut thanks word adhere to the Matte die cut from card #1’s card front. Adhere them together.
Adhere the DSP to the cardfront and then adhere the thanks to the upper middle right side of the card! Adhere rhinestones and attach some White glittered Organdy Ribbon.
Just remember to create some unique cards with die cuts! Now it is time to go out and create some artwork of your very own!
One stamp at a time!
Product List
Ginkgo Branch Bundle (English)
[160469]
$53.00
Gingko Branch Cling Stamp Set (English)
[160463]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159229]
$8.75
Dainty Flowers 12
[160834]
$12.00
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
[147104]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$125.00
Ginkgo Branch Dies
[160468]
$36.00
Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder
[154317]
$9.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$6.00
White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon
[156408]
$8.50
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$12.50
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad
[159214]
$8.00
Stampin' Spritzer
[126185]
$3.25
watercolor card

watercolor card

by | Apr 11, 2022 | card samples, my favorites, techniques

Every year Stampin’ Up! selects talented demonstrators to be on their Artisan Design team…one of our lovely and talented ladies recently posted a watercolor card that I just loved! This card is a CASE of that card designed by Charlet M. (thanks for the inspiration!)

I used the Fluid 100 watercolor paper and taped it flat on one of the Stamparatus plates to keep the paper from curling.

Mearuements:

BASE:
Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
one sheet of Fluid 100 paper
Gorgeous Grape cut to 1/8″ larger than a 1/2 sheet of Fluid 100 paper (about 4 7/8″ x 3 1/2″)
extra for sentiment matte
Basic White strip for sentiment

Tape the Fluid 100 with left over Washi tape to the surface of one of the Stamparatus plates.
Pick three complimentary reinker colors and place one drop of each color onto the other Stamparatus plate.

Using the largest water painter add water to the surface of the Fluid 100 watercolor paper.

Mix the reinker ink droplets with water to dilute color and start with one color and paint a band of color across the bottom of the watercolor paper.

Continue with all three colors slightly overlapping the bands of color.

On the right side of the Fluid 100 watercolor paper dab the excess water and some of the ink off the paper to give it a varigated look. I used tissue paper but it works better if it is more absorbent like paper towels.
Remove tape and allow to dry before stamping on the paper.

Cut in half and trim the white border edge.

I stamped the large flower image from the Blessings of Home stamp set and mounted the watercolor paper onto a Gorgeous Grape cardstock matte. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of this matte and added it to a Basic White cardstock base that I 3D embossed with the Painted Textures 3D Embossing Folder.
I added a strip of Basic White stamped with a birthday sentiment from this set and mounted it onto a Gorgeous Grape cardstock matte as well.
Lastly I added Iridescent Rhines Basic Jewels to the card to add the bling and multi-colored dimension with the iridescence!

I just love to watercolor it is so easy and forgiving and turns out different and lovely each and every time! Hoping this inspires you to do a little watercoloring and stamping and creating! One stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List
Blessings Of Home Bundle (English)
[157939]
$51.25
Blessings Of Home Cling Stamp Set (English)
[157930]
$25.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2
[146987]
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$10.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Take Your Pick
[144107]
$10.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
[158130]
$7.50
Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder
[154317]
$9.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Here is the bonus card I made with the other half of the Fluid 100 watercolor paper that I watercolored for the original project!